US Bridges

US 52 over Concord ST (th 156)

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 156 · Structure no. 62045

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Concord ST (th 156) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Concord ST (th 156) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66,460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesConcord ST (th 156)
LocationAt the JCT TH 156
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92736, -93.06976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,460 (2022)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Concord ST (th 156) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 52 over Concord ST (th 156) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Concord ST (th 156) carry?

About 66,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Concord ST (th 156)?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Concord ST (th 156)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.